Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Valparaiso Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)

Lat: 41.45°NLon: 87°WElev: 768ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 7:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Chesterton IN

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  High near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Chesterton IN
 41.59°N 87.05°W
5:41 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
8am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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